1. 1 Student Motivation and Affect EDC 312 Chapter 6 Dr. Diane Kern

2. 2 Admit activity What we’ll do today…motivating our learners Define motivation and affect in your own words. Give an example from The Art Lesson.

3. 3 The nature of motivation Extrinsic vs. intrinsic Directs people toward goals Effort & energy Persistence Cognitive factors Which consequences are reinforcing or punishing Improved performance Learning environment influences

4. 4 Theory behind our practice What motivates learners according to… Self-determination theory Self-worth theory Expectancy value theory Social cognitive theory Goal theory Attribution theory In your small group be sure to provide an overview of your perspective and to define key terms

5. 5 Basic needs of people Self-worth/self-handicapping Control, to some extent Relatedness…affiliation, approval So what??? Ways to support students’ needs— *work together, *communicate respect, *include all, *frequent authentic praise, *private recognition

6. 6 Affect and its effects Definition: feelings, emotions, and moods that learners bring to bear on tasks Hot cognition Cognitive dissonance Anxiety… facilitating, debilitating Threat vs. challenge

7. 7 Cognitive Factors in Motivation Some topics are inherently interesting More likely to study and learn= value Volunteer=chance for success Achievement goals influence cognitive processes and behavior Balance of goals a “juggle” Need to identify causes of success and failure Attributions for past learning affects future Age is a factor Culture influences cognitive factors of motivation

8. Exit activity Teacher who has earned our Dubious Distinction vs. Oscar winning teachers! Preview… 8